Bigfoot B-21 Fb 2003

Model B-21 Fb made in 2003 by Bigfoot got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to vehicle speed control. . There was one recall concerning trailer hitches .

Model 2003

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
TRAILER HITCHES
07V060000BIGFOOT INDUSTRIES, INC.from 06/09/2003 to 01/17/2007V (Vehicle)8002/09/2007MFRBIGFOOT INDUSTRIES, INC.02/16/200702/20/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain travel trailers, the hitch tongue load may be insufficient. when the trailer is towed in a dry condition, i.e., no water, liquid propane gas, battery, or cargo, in an empty state, the trailer may begin to sway.
Consequence SummaryThis may occur without warning and could lead to the loss of control of the tow vehicle/trailer combination, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a heavier structural section in the coupler area and an add-on kit to supplement the tongue load. the recall began on february 9, 2007. owners may contact big foot at 1-250-546-2155.
NotesBigfoot industries is out of business.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
06/30/201132000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2003 bigfoot e-450(na) ford chassey and motor. the contact stated that while driving 75 mph up a steep hill and in cruise control. the vehicle then downshifted, which caused the throttle to become stuck and accelerated to higher speeds in and out of traffic. after trying to depress the brakes to disengage the cruise control, which didn't work. he then turned the ignition off and coasted to the side of the road. the vehicle was then towed to a dealer and they advised him that they would unlock the cruise control servo. the vehicle was repaired, by the cruise control being disconnected upon the owners request. the manufacturer was then contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 32,000. tb